research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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Milwaukee Tool has also established advanced research and development and manufacturing operations in Brookfield, Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls, West Bend and Sun Prairie, according to the release.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Guests will get to see the quality control labs, yeast labs, massive fermenters, cookers and more while on the tour, which will be led by guides that are ready to answer questions about the grain, the mash bills, research and development, and product testing, among other things.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The Michelin research and development teams in the company’s research enter in France craft formulas meant to fit the characteristics of each court.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Chandran has spent 17 years at Amyris, rising up the ranks after initially joining as a scientist to eventually becoming head of research and development.
—John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Guests will get to see the quality control labs, yeast labs, massive fermenters, cookers and more while on the tour, which will be led by guides that are ready to answer questions about the grain, the mash bills, research and development, and product testing, among other things.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The Michelin research and development teams in the company’s research enter in France craft formulas meant to fit the characteristics of each court.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Chandran has spent 17 years at Amyris, rising up the ranks after initially joining as a scientist to eventually becoming head of research and development.
—John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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